TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANTDRIVER

Volunteers-of-America; Sheridan (WY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Volunteers of America Northern Rockies is seeking a Client Transportation Driver who also serves as Recovery Health Technician in a residential facility for substance use treatment. Responsibilities include transporting patients to appointments, logging daily actions, monitoring health, supporting 12-step activities, charting medications, and safety inspections. The role requires a valid license, no recent DUI/DWI, and Microsoft Suite proficiency. The job operates in a 24/7 facility.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent.
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite and database programs.
• Valid driver’s license with no restrictions that would prevent transportation duties.
• No DUI/DWI pending charges or convictions within five years prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to appointments locally and across Wyoming, Montana and Western South Dakota.
• Log patients’ daily actions and behaviors; monitor mental and physical well-being.
• Assist patients with clarification of the 12-steps program and coping with concerns.
• Facilitate psycho-educational groups for patients.
• Chart patient medication usage.
• Inspect facility for safety and hazard-free conditions.
• Perform patient transportation and community meetings.
• Conduct patient drug testing.

Skills

Effective communication

Crisis management

Empathy

Organization/time management

Confidentiality

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Database programs

Job description

Summary/ObjectiveThe Client Transportation Driver transports patients to appointments outside the VOANR facility. When not performing transportation duties, this position performs the duties of Recovery Health Technician in a residential facility that provides treatment for substance use and co-occurring disorders.Essential FunctionsTransport patients to appointments locally and across the states of Wyoming, Montana and Western South DakotaEnsure patients' compliance with program guidelines and log patients' daily actions and behaviorsContinuously monitor patients for mental and physical well-being, including signs of illness or injury, substance use or conflict with other patients and report observationsWorking in concert with the patient's counselor, aid patients with clarification of the 12-steps program, productive use of time, coping with emotional and program concernsFacilitate psycho-educational groups for patientsChart patient medication usageConduct inspection rounds of the facility to observe patient behavior and ensure the facility is clean and hazard freeTransport patients to appointments and meetings in the communityPerform patient drug testingCompetenciesEffective communicator; assertive when necessaryRespectful, empathetic and professional toward patients with addictionCalm under pressure and able to manage crisisConfidential with patient informationOrganized with time management skills to meet tight deadlinesContinuous demonstration of behaviors aligned with a posture of servant leadership and our cultural valuesSupervisory ResponsibilityThis position has no supervisory responsibilitiesWork EnvironmentThis job operates in both a transport vehicle and a residential treatment facility environment.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. While performing transportation duties, this position will spend long periods sitting while operating the vehicle. While performing Recovery Health Technician duties, this position must be mobile throughout the facility, as well as work on a computer for periods.Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time or part-time status dependent on the position hired for in a 24/7 facility. Days and hours of work vary according to the assigned shift.TravelSignificant local and distance travel is expected for this position when performing transportation duties.Required Education, Experience or Eligibility QualificationsHigh School education or equivalentProficient with a variety of computer software programs, including but not limited to Microsoft Suite and database programsValid driver's license with no restrictions that would prevent the performance of Transporation responsibilitiesNo DUI/DWI pending charges or convictions within five years before the hire datePreferred Education and ExperiencePrevious Human Services training and experienceEEO StatementVolunteers of America Northern Rockies is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristics. Volunteers of America Northern Rockies will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at 307-672-0475.